Lists of disasters

New housing supply-chain report recommends transparent, plain-language risk disclosure via a climate score, to combat natural disaster losses in Canada

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A key recommendation from the research is the creation of a "climate score" for houses, called the Real Estate Climate Risk Index.

Key Points: 
  • A key recommendation from the research is the creation of a "climate score" for houses, called the Real Estate Climate Risk Index.
  • The findings are published in the report "Designing the Path to Climate Compatibility: Climate Risk Disclosure and Action in the Canadian Housing Context."
  • "Canada must develop a universal climate risk disclosure system by 2025," said Craig Stewart, Vice-President, Climate Change and Federal Issues, IBC.
  • In addition to the Climate Risk Index, the report recommends developing an Action Matrix.

Natural Grocers® Launches Annual Heroes in Aprons Fundraiser to support good4u Crew Members

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer announces a long-term fundraiser for The Heroes in Aprons Fund at its stores through December 31, 2022. The Heroes in Aprons Fund is a nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as 501©(3) charitable organization and has raised almost $300,000 since its inception in 2020 through September 2022. The company will donate $1.00 to The Heroes in Aprons Fund for every Heroes in Aprons Fund-themed reusable bag purchased at its 164 stores nationwide, through the remainder of the calendar year.

Key Points: 
  • LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer announces a long-term fundraiser for The Heroes in Aprons Fund at its stores through December 31, 2022.
  • Natural Grocers will donate $1 per reusable "Heroes in Aprons" bag purchased through December 31, 2022.
  • The organization provides short-term financial assistance to good4uSM Crew members (Natural Grocers' employees) or their immediate family members who have encountered severe economic hardship due to sickness, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • A recent addition to the charities and organizations Natural Grocers supports, Heroes in Aprons holds a special place on the list.

Renew Financial's Residential PACE Program in Florida Surpasses $430 Million in Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Investments

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renew Financial, the nation's most experienced provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) financing, announced today that its R-PACE financing program has funded storm hardening, home resiliency, and energy efficiency projects in Florida totaling over $430 million to date. More than half of these investments were dedicated toward storm hardening projects, including storm shutters, impact windows and doors, and wind-resistant roofing.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renew Financial , the nation's most experienced provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) financing, announced today that its R-PACE financing program has funded storm hardening, home resiliency, and energy efficiency projects in Florida totaling over $430 million to date.
  • The R-PACE model was designed to enable homeowners to access low-cost, upfront financing for critical storm hardening, energy efficiency, and renewable energy improvements.
  • Renew Financial administers the Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) program in California and Florida to strengthen communities by making homes and businesses safer, more energy-efficient, and more valuable.
  • Renew Financial is a trademark of Renew Financial Holdings, Inc.
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RapidSOS Raises $75 Million to Expand Intelligent Safety Platform

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidSOS, the intelligent safety platform, today announced closing a $75M financing round, bringing total capital raised to over $250M.  Built over the past decade in partnership with tens of thousands of first responders, RapidSOS provides turn-key professional monitoring, voice, and data connectivity for 90+ tech companies, 50+ public safety software vendors, and over 15,000+ first responder agencies on four continents – helping to keep people safe in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidSOS, the intelligent safety platform, today announced closing a $75M financing round, bringing total capital raised to over $250M.
  • In 2022 year-to-date, RapidSOS has supported first responders in managing over 130 million emergencies.
  • RapidSOS' intelligent safety platform offers leading technology, insurance, and healthcare companies a turn-key API for adding 24/7 professional monitoring, voice, and data emergency response services.
  • In partnership with public safety, RapidSOS has created the world's first intelligent safety platform that securely links life-saving data from over 500 million connected devices, apps and sensors directly to safety agents, 911 and first responders.

MY SALON Suite raises more than $123,000 in one month to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

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Monday, October 24, 2022

CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MY SALON Suite has raised $123,744 in benefit of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through the brand's Suite Relief Fund™, an annual fundraiser held throughout September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Key Points: 
  • As MY SALON Suite continues to grow and expand our efforts, we look forward to continuing to make a difference."
  • Suite Management Franchising, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, launched the Suite Relief Fund in 2017 and began its partnership with St. Jude the following year.
  • MY SALON Suite is a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business.
  • Suite Management Franchising, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, is a salon suite franchise created for entrepreneurial-spirited individuals interested in diversifying their portfolio while living a semi-absentee lifestyle.

Global Guardian Releases the 2022 Global Safety and Security Study

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Monday, October 24, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Guardian, the leading provider of international medical and security services for corporate and family travelers, announced today the findings of its 2022 Global Safety and Security Study. The results reveal that major U.S. companies believe the threats against them and their employees have intensified in recent years. The survey of 250 senior-level security and human resources professionals at the U.S.' 1,000 largest companies indicates that companies and organizations face growing threats related to security, safety, and travel.

Key Points: 
  • Leading security and travel risk management firm releases survey of security and human resources professionals that demonstrates heightened concerns about security threats among major U.S. companies
    MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Guardian, the leading provider of international medical and security services for corporate and family travelers, announced today the findings of its 2022 Global Safety and Security Study.
  • The survey of 250 senior-level security and human resources professionals at the U.S.' 1,000 largest companies indicates that companies and organizations face growing threats related to security, safety, and travel.
  • And a nationwide surge in violent crime is putting the safety and security of both individuals and companies at risk.
  • Global Guardian is a McLean, VA based global security firm that provides its clients with access to a comprehensive suite of duty of care services.

NetCents Technology Provides Cryptocurrency Merchant Gateway Technology Advancement Update

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 21, 2022) - NetCents Technology Inc. (CSE: NC) (FSE: 26N) (OTC: NTTCF) ("NetCents" or the "Company"), a cryptocurrency payments company, is pleased to provide an update regarding technology advancements of the Company's cryptocurrency merchant gateway.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 21, 2022) - NetCents Technology Inc. (CSE: NC) (FSE: 26N) (OTC: NTTCF) ("NetCents" or the "Company"), a cryptocurrency payments company, is pleased to provide an update regarding technology advancements of the Company's cryptocurrency merchant gateway.
  • The capacity provides the ability to remain nimble and capitalize on emerging demand in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
  • Through the merchant gateway, the Company collects a myriad of data points on every transaction, payment, sign-up, and account update, providing incredibly detailed insights into all aspects of the business, overall market indicators, and merchant and consumer behaviour.
  • NetCents Technology Inc., the transactional hub for all cryptocurrency payments, equips forward-thinking businesses with the technology to seamlessly integrate cryptocurrency processing into their payment model without taking on the risk or volatility of the crypto market.

Rally Communitas Corp. Announces Participation in LD Micro Main Event XV Conference

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Monday, October 17, 2022

To schedule a meeting with Rally's management, please contact your conference representative or you may also email your request to [email protected] .

Key Points: 
  • To schedule a meeting with Rally's management, please contact your conference representative or you may also email your request to [email protected] .
  • Rally is a Mass Mobility as a Service company that has mobilized millions of riders with innovations designed to meet the needs of surge demand and middle mile travel challenges.
  • Rally's premier product is the bus rideshare which aggregates individuals going to large events, creating bus trips on-demand.
  • Rally does not own or operate any buses and employs no drivers or mechanics.

VALUE LINE, INC. DECLARES A QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.25 PER COMMON SHARE AND RENEWS STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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Friday, October 21, 2022

The Company has 9,458,837 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 21, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Company has 9,458,837 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 21, 2022.
  • The new repurchase program, which replaces the May 2022 program, has no set price limit and no expiration date.
  • The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the most widely used sources of independent equity investment research.
  • In this report, Value Line, we, us, our refers to Value Line, Inc. and the Company refers to Value Line and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

Acme United Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 21, 2022

As a precaution against supply chain delays, customers increased purchases in the second quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • As a precaution against supply chain delays, customers increased purchases in the second quarter of 2022.
  • In total, commencing in the first quarter of 2022, we will have incurred $4.4 million in exceptional supply chain expenses, of which $1.3 million was recognized in the third quarter.
  • Approximately $900,000 remains to be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2022, and $400,000 in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Acme United will hold a conference call to discuss its quarterly results, which will be broadcast on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.